Listicle: Five practical strategies to build your resilience muscle Written by Costas Andriopoulos Tuesday 01 August 2023 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Drawing inspiration from real-world leadership stories, these approaches will help you bounce back in the face of challenges or setbacks and thrive in the face of adversity, says Professor Costas Andripoulos The past few years have served as a reminder that embracing discomfort amidst adversity is a necessity for personal and collective growth. Rather than passively accepting our circumstances, it is imperative that we harness the power of curiosity as a driving force for progress. The more we put ourselves in situations or environments that are new to us and challenge us, the more we develop skills and coping mechanisms to face those challenges. Our inner voice should tell us: “Choose curiosity, don’t surrender”. This approach will make us more interested in finding out why things don’t work. Watch: Building Resilience in a Changing World Here are five actions to help you build your resilience muscle and emerge victorious on the other side of adversity. Want to know how to build your resilience muscle? Login or register below for Free Instant Access We’re carrying out essential system maintenance between 12 - 19 January 2026. During this time, some CMI services will be temporarily unavailable, including new friend registrations. Please check back from 19th January - we look forward to welcoming you! Find out more Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Log in Listicle Looking for top tips, checklists or listed ways to help you along with your management and leadership journey? You can find these here with practical tools and tips to help you to become a better manager Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
